28203 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28203 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28203 is African American. The current unemployment level in 28203 is 3.5%.
| Population | 17,989 |
| Population Growth Rate | 17.09% |
| Population Density | 5,577 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,027 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 12.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $91,567 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $683,280 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 79.66% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 40.61% |
28203 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 13,794 | 79.66% |
| Black | 2,165 | 12.5% |
| Hispanic | 853 | 4.93% |
| Asian | 472 | 2.73% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
28203 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 175 | 24.65% |
| Black | 294 | 41.41% |
| Hispanic | 231 | 32.54% |
| Asian | 9 | 1.27% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.14% |
28203 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 316 | 3.99% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,945 | 37.22% |
| High School Diploma | 1,110 | 14.03% |
| No High School Diploma | 87 | 1.1% |
| GED or Alternate | 178 | 2.25% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 541 | 6.84% |
| Associates Degree | 414 | 5.23% |
| Masters Degree | 1,253 | 15.83% |
| Professional Degree | 833 | 10.53% |
| Doctorate Degree | 236 | 2.98% |
